Claude H. and Stella M. Parson Elementary School

A zoned neighborhood elementary school serving grades K–5, with Pre-K also offered through CCSD.

Traditional CCSD zoned elementary school · Grades K–5 · Pre-K offered through CCSD placement

Grades: K–5; Pre-K also offered
How to get in: Zoned by home address
School day: Confirm with the school office

Parson is a traditional CCSD neighborhood elementary school in northwest Las Vegas. It offers grades K–5, while Pre-K placement is handled centrally through CCSD’s Early Childhood Department.

NW Las Vegas on Thom Boulevard

Official starting points

School Choice:(702) 799-5000 schoolchoice@nv.ccsd.net

About Parson Elementary School

Parson is a neighborhood CCSD elementary school serving grades K–5. The school also offers Pre-K through CCSD, subject to the district’s placement process and available seats.

School life centers on core elementary academics, grade-level activities, clubs, and elementary athletics or intramurals when offered.

Parson is not listed as a district STEM, IB, arts, or STEAM magnet campus. Families seeking a themed magnet program should review CCSD’s elementary magnet options.

School leadership

Confirm with the school office

School leadership and staff assignments may change. Contact the school for the current principal and leadership team.

School details

Address: 4100 Thom Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89130
Phone: (702) 799-4530
Official CCSD site: Official school website(opens in a new tab)

Grades K–5
Pre-K also offered through CCSD
Zoned neighborhood elementary school

How families get in

Parson is a zoned CCSD elementary school. Assignment is based on a family’s home address.

Check the exact home address using the CCSD zoning lookup.
Register through standard CCSD enrollment for the assigned zoned school.
Out-of-zone enrollment, if offered, depends on current School Choice rules and campus capacity.
Pre-K is not assigned through kindergarten registration. Families complete the CCSD Pre-K interest process, and the Early Childhood Department handles placement.

Pre-K placement

CCSD manages Pre-K placement centrally.
A seat at the zoned school may be offered when one is available.
Confirm current availability with CCSD and the school.

Zoning, capacity, and enrollment rules can change. Recheck a specific address and current requirements before making a decision.

Who it tends to fit

A good match when

Families who live in the Parson attendance zone and want a neighborhood elementary school.
Students who prefer staying local rather than commuting to a magnet campus.
Families prioritizing school culture, logistics, and classroom environment.

Think twice when

Families outside the attendance zone who are relying on open enrollment.
Families specifically seeking a district STEM, IB, arts, or STEAM magnet pathway.
Families concerned about crowding or a larger-elementary-school environment without first visiting.

Out-of-zone access is not guaranteed and depends on current district rules and campus capacity. Visit the school to ask about culture, classroom conditions, and current enrollment.

Students

The NCES 2024–25 snapshot reported total enrollment of about 323 students. Enrollment and group counts can shift from year to year.

Diversity index

Confirm with Nevada Report Card

The snapshot was approximately 56% Hispanic, 26% Black, 8% two or more races, 7% White, and 2% Asian, with other groups representing smaller shares.

Gender: Confirm with Nevada Report Card The guide does not provide a gender breakdown.

Total enrollment was about 323 students in the NCES 2024–25 snapshot.

Academics

Parson provides standard elementary instruction and school activities. Current schedules and offerings should be confirmed directly with the school.

Core elementary subjects include literacy, math, science, and social studies.
PE, art, music, and library or media are common CCSD elementary offerings, but families should confirm the current schedule.
A garden club has appeared on the school calendar; confirm whether it is running this year.
Other elementary clubs, activities, athletics, intramurals, and spirit activities may be offered.

Awards and recognition

Location and daily life

The campus is at 4100 Thom Blvd. in northwest Las Vegas.

Families should expect typical elementary arrival and dismissal traffic.

Always recheck zoning for a specific address before choosing a home.

Compare before you commit

Ernest J. May Elementary SchoolA nearby northwest Las Vegas zoned elementary school in the 89130 area.
Kay Carl Elementary SchoolA nearby zoned elementary campus in the 89130 area.
Joseph M. Neal Elementary SchoolA nearby zoned campus with a school-wide STEAM Academy identity.
Sheila Tarr Academy of International StudiesA full IB magnet option in the northwest valley.

Questions to ask on a tour

1.What does a typical day look like for a new Pre-K or kindergarten student compared with an upper-elementary student?
2.Which specials, including PE, art, music, and library or media, are offered this year?
3.How are clubs and elementary activities scheduled around the school day?
4.What academic support is available for students who need help in reading or math?
5.If a home is near a boundary, how might zoning reviews affect its assignment?
6.Is a Pre-K seat currently available through the CCSD placement process?

What to do next

1.Confirm the home address using the CCSD zoning lookup.
2.Review the live school website for current schedules, activities, and deadlines.
3.Check Nevada Report Card for official accountability information.
4.Tour the campus if possible and ask about specials, culture, capacity, and Pre-K availability.